John Hoeven actually said...

"Thank you. I'd like to thank my colleague from the great state of Minnesota for that."

"Is there a process where we can work with the BLM to get an exemption, so the state, if they are undertaking the action, which, as you acknowledged, we are working very aggressively to do in North Dak..."

"I'm hopeful, again, working with Senator Tester and others, we get this done."

"Now Senator Tester, being really sharp and on the ball, is ahead of the rest of us."